What different ways do people study with Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Question

What different ways do people study for test while suffering from ADD and ADHD

Answer 1

Because ADD and ADHD are attention deficits and hyperactivity conditions, there's a definite need to break down the person's study time into smaller slots with regular breaks in between, since keeping the person seated and forcing him/ her to study will not do the trick at all.

For younger children, have 15-20 mins of concrete study times followed by 10 min breaks in between when the child is allowed to run around or play/ simple engage in his/ her own preferred activities.

For older youths, the study time can go up to around 30 mins, or for as long as the child's attentional threshold is.

Have a structured study method, where information could be represented on different coloured cards according to genre, or in the form of mind-maps to help with remembering them. Encourage regular revision rather than wait till the final week before exams to begin revising for the entire semester's materials. Children with learning difficulties commonly require creative ways to learn...i.e. a multisensory approach, where the person could hear, see, speak, touch.

It's important in both cases to set firm ground rules with the child, so that he/ she understands that study times are for productive studying, and play times are when he/ she could do whatever it is they wish to do.

Give lots of praises for effort in attention and trying their best in studying, instead of focusing too much on the results they receive to help boost their confidence levels, and help reinforce desired behaviour. This is important, as many who suffer from these conditions often also have learning difficulties, and are often perceived as lazy, stupid, or are prejudiced against in schools, workplaces, even at home.

Answer 2

I'm not sure why you'd think they would study any differently
than any other student. If they are taking their meds to control
their hyperactivity and inability to focus on something for long,
they should be able to study as long as there are no distrac-
tions. In a quiet setting where they wouldn't get distracted by
the TV set and then become glued. It probably is best for a
child to study in the quiet of their room with desk and good
lighting over the desk and relative quiet so he or she can
concentrate. Just like any other student actually. Sometimes
a parent can help with studying for tests and that would be
helpful. But same for any student. My grandson was diagnosed with the latter. And now in his teens they feel he
has a form of Autism, called, Asbergers Disease. He has
to concentrate in the quiet of his room, unless his step dad
wants to help him at the dining room table.

Answer 3

Repedative studying. ie: going over it several times before the test. Writing down the questions and answers while studying them help very much for studying up for a test. Study in a quiet place where you will not be distracted, as you are easily distracted anyways. Have an organized study area where you can study without having a pile of junk in your way.

Answer 4

Yep - What a couple of people above have said. There is no discipline in schools anymore and it's illegal to smack a child - Hence many children's behaviour deteriorates because they know there will be little or no repercussions. I have seen many, many kids who supposedly have this 'illness' - It's really nothing that a bit of discipline wouldn't put right - Ritalin is just acting as a sedative to replace the lack of admonishment for the behaviour being displayed.

Answer 5

With other people....I find it a lot easier if I have a sheet of things I know I need to study, and an adult goes over the stuff with me and explains it as I'm doing it. It keeps me on track. Having people quiz me is the best way, because it keeps me focused and I remember it better.

of course that never happens lol, because I'm 15, but what I do is compile a list of things I need to study, and on the weekends as soon as I wake up I go through everything on the list. It never works if I postpone because then I end up never doing it. It has to be as soon as I wake up, then the rest of the weekend is all mine.

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Answer 6

lowl, i have ADHD, and i had a hard time studying. I suggest TRYING to pay attention in class more, so you won't have to concentrate on boring text. Atleast when you are being taught, there is some activity going on. Fortunatly i didn't have to study much, i just paid attention, and i did fine on exams. You may be different, but i say just try to pay attention in class.

Answer 7

I grew up with ADHD and it always helped me to have flash cards and to have someone quiz me over the material. I hope this helps!

Answer 8

my brother has both but add is just its hard to pay attention adhd ur hyper all the time hard to sit still and u cant pay attention and its possible to ahe both idk how but u can